Dalapon
Fouke Water Supply Corporation
The herbicide dalapon has not been used in the U.S. since 1999. In animal studies, exposure to dalapon harms the kidneys.
12
Samples
0
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
0
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
State and national drinking water standards and health guidelines
EPA Maximum Contaminant
Level (MCL) 200 ppb
The legal limit for dalapon, established in 1992, was based on a toxicity study in laboratory animals published in 1960.
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-01-21 | Q1401598012 | ND |
| 2014-01-21 | Q1401598013 | ND |
| 2014-01-21 | Q1401598001 | ND |
| 2014-01-21 | Q1401598014 | ND |
| 2015-05-05 | Q1516360010 | ND |
| 2016-10-05 | Q1642099012 | ND |
| 2017-03-30 | Q1713361007 | ND |
| 2017-03-30 | Q1713361023 | ND |
| 2017-03-30 | Q1713361024 | ND |
| 2017-03-30 | Q1713361008 | ND |
| 2018-05-16 | Q1819991011 | ND |
| 2019-06-06 | Q1932560006 | ND |